If you work at home or just have some time at home where you would like to take a break to get healthier, more mentally alert, more focused and calmed down, try some of these yoga postures. Experiment to see which ones work best for you, then share them with your other work-at-home friends.

Adho mukha svanasana also known as the dog stretch - Lying face down, stretch your legs back, tighten your buttocks and pull your knees back. Drop your hands just below shoulders and exhale. Then lift your head, your chest, shoulders and torso, and pushing down from your pelvis, straighten out your arms. Overall, your body should be in a curved back position, all the way from the back of your head to the tip of your tailbone. OK, now push shoulders back and then down. And push your head back a little more. Remain like this, breathing normal, as long as you can, and then come down nice and slow. Relax.

Vajrasana also known as the diamond posture - On an exercise mat, carpet or other soft surface, kneel with your knees pretty close together. Sit back on your heels, then stretch up from your hips and align your head.

Bhardwajasana also known as the twist - Get down on the floor in a kneeling position, sit back and bring both feet to the right of your hips. Next, straighten out your right arm, bring it over across your body, the turn it to the left. With your hand palm down, place it (your hand) under your left knee. Exhale. Then turn your body more to the left, grasp your right elbow with your left hand from around your back. Look over your right shoulder, stop for a few breaths, then look over your left shoulder (note: shoulders need to be at right angles to your body). Return to the starting position and repeat with your other side. Repeat hourly for lower back pain, with the approval of your physician.

Salabhasana also known as the locust - This popular posture requires you to lie flat, face down, with your chin on floor. The place your fists under your thighs to help you lift, or else place them alongside your body. Exhale. Lift your legs from your hips. Tighten your buttocks. Stretch your legs up and back. Hold position. Exhale. Return to start posture and repeat.